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The 12 passenger La Belle Epoque is a state-of-the art luxury hotel barge and sistership to L'Impressioniste in our European fleet. La Belle Epoque has been designed with both
elegance and passenger comfort in mind, and offers a sun-deck spa pool,
chartroom, wood panelled saloon and dining room, together with other
luxury facilities, all fully air-conditioned.
The spacious cabins offer a choice of twin or double beds, with
marble en-suite facilities. The Captain leads a crew of six, comprising
Master Chef, Tour guide, House keeper and two Stewardesses. |
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Cruise Highlights |
Cuisine Aboard |
- All-inclusive - open bar, free wines,gourmet cuisine, entry fees to excursions.
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regional specialties
Filet d'Agneau au Basilic, Magret de Canard, Poulet à L'Estragon |
- Explore enchanting Auxerre
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wine cellar
Chablis, Vosne Romanée, Domaine Laroche,
Nuit St-Georges, Epineuil |
- Wine tasting of Chardonnay and Pinot Noir in a 12th Century cellar
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- Visit St. Bris with its underground passages
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cheese board
Aisy Cendré, Bouton de Culotte, Epoisses, Ami du Chambertin |
- Gastronomic dinner ashore
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- Visit to Noyers-sur-Serein, one of the most beautiful villages in
Burgundy
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- Visit Vézelay, a medieval hilltop village
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- Optional Hot Air Ballooning
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2010 Itinerary
Sunday: Day 1 - Paris to Auxerre
Guests are met at Hotel Ampere in Paris at 1:30 PM and transferred to
the elegant La Belle Époque in Auxerre, Burgundy. Following a Champagne
Welcome, you are free to explore the medieval town of Auxerre or take a
stroll along the banks of the river Yonne before returning for dinner
aboard.
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Monday: Day 2 - Auxerre to the Caves de Bailly
Our morning cruise takes us past vineyard-clad hillside to our rural
mooring below the Caves de Bailly. The afternoon excursion is to St
Bris with its extraordinary network of medieval passages beneath the
town. A wine tasting introduces you to the outstanding Chardonnay and
Pinot Noir wines produced in Monsieur Bersan’s 12th century cellars.
Dinner aboard.
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Tuesday: Day 3 - The Caves de Bailly to Accolay
An excursion to the town of Auxerre allows us to discover the medieval
town centre. Originally the capital of Lower Burgundy, Auxerre prides
itself on its fine churches. We cruise through rich pasturelands and
past grazing Charolais cattle to Accolay. Dinner ashore in a local
auberge.
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Wednesday: Day 4 - Accolay to Mailly la Ville
This morning, we visit the charming mediaeval village of Noyers, one of
the most beautiful villages in France, on an excursion through
delightful countryside. We then return to the barge for a cruise
southwards through the Yonne valley past dramatic steep cliffs to the
market town of Mailly. Dinner aboard.
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Thursday: Day 5 - Mailly la Ville to Lucy sur Yonne
In the morning we cruise past the Saussois cliffs where an
international climbing centre creates a spectacular setting. Mooring at
Lucy sur Yonne, we visit the Chateau of Bazoches, whose illustrious
visitors included Richard the Lionheart and which was later renovated
by Maréchal Vauban, Dinner aboard.
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Friday: Day 6 - Lucy sur Yonne to Clamecy
In the morning we enjoy an excursion to the town of Vézelay, one of
Burgundy’s most famous treasures with the Romanesque Basilica of St
Mary Magdalene, craft shops and fine views of the surrounding
countryside. A cruise through beautiful countryside then takes us to
Clamecy. Take a short walk into Clamecy to visit the town, the
Cathedral and also the Logging and Barging Museum. The narrow streets
lined with ancient buildings also present an opportunity for shopping.
Captain’s farewell dinner aboard.
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Saturday: Day 7 - Clamecy to Paris
Disembark after breakfast, and arrive at Hotel Ampere in Paris by about 1pm.
On alternative weeks the cruise is in reverse direction.
This itinerary is subject to change
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Departure dates
May 2, 9 - Value Season
May 16,23,30 - Regular Season
June 6,13,20,27 - Regular Season
July 4,11,18 - Regular Season
July 25 Value Season
August 1,8,15,22,29 Value Season
September 5,12,19,26 - Regular Season
October 3,10 - Regular Season
October 17,24,31 - Value Season
November 7 - Value Season
2010 Cruise Rates
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Accommodation |
Value |
Regular |
| Junior Suite per person |
$4,350 |
$4,990 |
Suite per person |
$4,590 |
$5,290 |
Single supplement |
$1,700 |
$1,900 |
Single cabin |
$4,750 |
$5,450 |
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Charter 10 passengers whole boat $46,900 |
$54,500 |
| Charter 11 passengers whole boat $48,200 |
$56,000 |
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Charter 12 passengers whole boat $49,500 |
$57,500 |
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Charter 13 passengers whole boat $50,800 |
$59,000 |
Contact us for special pricing
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